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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,889.02, 995,832.62 and 264,810.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,889.02, 995,832.62 and 264,810.03 is: 397,214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,889.02 : 995,832.62 = 264,810.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,889.02/995,832.62 = 264,810.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,889.02x = 995,832.62 × 264,810.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,889.02x = 263,706,464,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,706,464,653.13/663,889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,214.68

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